ADP: Private sector adds 192,000 jobs

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The private sector added 192,000 jobs in January, slightly higher than expected, according to the latest report from payroll processing firm ADP.

Analysts were expecting the private sector to add 175,000 jobs in the month, according to Briefing.com.

Small businesses led the way, hiring 115,000 workers. Medium-sized businesses added 79,000 jobs, while large firms actually cut 2,000 positions.

The ADP report is closely monitored since it comes before the government's monthly reports on payrolls and unemployment. The Labor Department will release those figures Friday morning. Economists are expecting 180,000 jobs were added and that the unemployment rate dipped slightly to 7.7%.

Economists say the economy needs to create at least 150,000 jobs a month just to keep pace with population growth. Job growth has been near those levels for the past six months.

Last week, the number of people filing for unemployment claims fell for the second week in a row, and is now hovering near a five-year low.

But the ADP numbers were released just before the U.S. government reported a surprise contraction in the economy for the fourth quarter of 2012. That news could raise more concerns about the health of the labor market.

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Ex-adviser to Mass. gov is new US senator

BOSTON (AP) ? As Massachusetts' newest U.S. senator settles into his temporary job in the post previously held by Democrat John Kerry, attention is turning to a special election this summer when voters will pick Kerry's successor.

Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick appointed William "Mo" Cowan, his former chief of staff, on Wednesday to serve until June in the post left vacant by Kerry's confirmation as the nation's next secretary of state.

Given Congress' "fiscal cliff" agreement Jan. 1 and automatic spending cuts expected in March, Cowan said he backed a balanced approach to the nation's money problems that include some cuts and new revenues.

"I don't think anyone believes it's in the best interests to do straight across-the-board cuts," Cowan said, adding that such cuts would have "significant impact" on Massachusetts.

Some of the cuts could target grants to the state's highly regarded universities and research facilities.

Cowan will hold the office until voters decide June 25 on Kerry's successor. Already the race to fill Kerry's seat is shaping up.

Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, who lost his Republican re-election bid to Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren in November, is "leaning strongly" toward running in the special election, according to Republican officials. They spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share internal discussions.

Democratic Congressman Edward Markey of Malden has announced he's running for the seat, and U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch of Boston, also a Democrat, is expected to announce his candidacy during a tour Thursday of the state. Kerry is among several leading Democrats who are backing Markey.

Cowan, 43, stepped down last month as chief of staff, a post he assumed in 2010 after previously serving as Patrick's chief legal counsel.

Patrick lauded Cowan for helping manage the state through the recession, and said Cowan had earned the respect of people throughout government.

"In every step, he has brought preparation, perspective, wisdom, sound judgment and clarity of purpose," Patrick said in announcing Cowan's appointment at a Statehouse news conference.

Patrick and Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray said the affable Cowan ? who eschewed his trademark bowtie for the announcement in favor of a traditional suit and necktie ? also brings a certain amount of "cool" to the job.

Cowan will be Massachusetts' second African-American senator. Edward Brooke, a Republican, served two terms from 1967 to 1979.

Cowan grew up in North Carolina and graduated from Duke University and from Northeastern University's law school. He was a partner in the prominent Boston law firm of Mintz Levin before going to work for Patrick, the state's first black governor.

Cowan noted Wednesday that his mother, who is recuperating in North Carolina after knee-replacement surgery, was a child of the segregated South who raised him and his sisters alone after his father died when Cowan was a teen.

White House spokesman Jay Carney said he believes President Barack Obama will be encouraged by Cowan's appointment, which coincides with a record number of female senators this year, "because he believes that diversity adds to the quality of debate."

In the days leading up to the selection, Patrick said he would consider diversity in his choice of interim senator. He also insisted the interim appointment be someone with no interest in holding the job permanently. And Cowan said Wednesday he had no intention of running for any elected office in the future.

"This is going to be a very short political career," he joked.

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, who recently retired after more than three decades in the House, had been the only person to publicly express interest in the interim post and Patrick had acknowledged that Frank was among those he had considered.

Cowan's appointment marked the second time that Patrick has selected an interim U.S. senator. In 2009, following the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy, Patrick named Paul Kirk, a Democratic party operative and Kennedy family friend, to serve until a January 2010 special election, which Brown won.

Under Massachusetts law prior to 2004, governors appointed a senator to serve until the next regularly scheduled state election. The Democratic-controlled Legislature changed the law after Kerry became the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee to block then-Gov. Mitt Romney from appointing a Republican in case Kerry won the election.

Kerry's resignation from the Senate takes effect Friday, making Warren the state's senior senator despite having been in the Senate for only a few short weeks herself.

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Associated Press writers Steve Peoples and Steve LeBlanc in Boston and Nedra Pickler in Washington contributed to this report.

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Savage Love returns to UAA Feb. 7 for Healthy Sexuality Week | The ...

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Dan Savage, international sex columnist and founder of the ?It Gets Better? project, is returning to UAA for his fourth ?Savage Love Live.? His lecture will be featured during Healthy Sexuality week.

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Savage first came to UAA in 2009, and his lecture about relationships and sexuality was so popular that Student Activities brought him back in 2010.

?He came two years in a row, took a year off, and people were begging for him to come again. So we had him again and now again,? Michael McCormick, assistant director of Student Activities, said.

?The year we didn?t bring him back, we got hounded by students saying, ?Where?s Dan Savage? We need Dan back.??

Savage?s ?Savage Love? column answers questions about love, relationships and sexuality. The column is printed in over 70 newspapers around the world.

At the UAA event, he?ll be taking questions from the audience and answering them, like his column in live format.

?You could ask him on a card and get that question answered. Or if you aren?t embarrassed, you could raise your hand and be called,? McCormick said. ?And it?s really funny. I mean, people are doubled over laughing.?

McCormick believes that Dan?s way of integrating humor into his talks helps his audiences relate to the topics.

?It kind of takes the edge off it,? he said. ?Sometimes you laugh at yourself.?

He also believes that the root of Savage?s lectures is important for students.

?The basic core is human dignity, being truthful, being moral, being straightforward and upfront about what you want, what your desires and expectations are,? he said. ?We know that what he will share with students might be profound, even life-saving. And that?s hard to beat.?

?I think some people would really benefit from a healthy relationship lecture,? Logan Mariscal, business admin and management sophomore, said.

?In my senior year of high school I came out as bi, so I was really confused and didn?t really have a guide or answers.?

Mariscal has not been to any of the previous lectures Savage has given on campus, but he is considering this one.

English senior Younger Oliver is thinking of going as well.

?Not only is he entertaining, but he can have a positive impact on anyone that is going through a rough time,? she said. ?I probably wouldn?t be brave enough to ask a question, but I think that it would be interesting to listen to conversations about relationships in general. I could probably use some of the advice given.?

While many admire Savage?s work, others criticize him for supposed racist, misogynist and transphobic views expressed in his talks and columns. Many view him as a bully for his alleged anti-Christian remarks at a Seattle high school journalism conference in April 2012.

?I haven?t heard of that,? McCormick said of the controversy around Savage.

According to McCormick, there was a similar situation regarding Arun Ghandi, a guest speaker at a previous Martin Luther King Student Appreciation Luncheon. McCormick and his team of program coordinators were alerted to a possible controversy surrounding the speaker involving anti-Semitism.

?We went to the source of where the remarks came from, we looked at the comments in the context that they were made, we called a rabbi in town and talked with him, talked with members of the staff who are Jewish and, in the end, decided that it still warranted him being here. We personally found that he wasn?t anti-Semitic,? he said.

McCormick explained that, when Student Activities is alerted about something potentially offensive in advance, steps like these are the norm. If there is anyone on campus who feels that Savage is a poor choice as a speaker for similar reasons, McCormick hasn?t been made aware of their concerns.

?We haven?t heard from those people. I know I haven?t,? he said.

McCormick went on to say that if there is anyone who would like to address the issue with him, Student Activities would like to hear from them in regards to future events. He also invites them to come to the talk, so that they may try to address Savage directly.

Dan Savage?s ?Savage Love Live? lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. Tickets for students are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets for the general public are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets are currently sold out.

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Private survey shows employers added 192,000 jobs in January

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Private-sector employers added 192,000 jobs in January, more than economists had expected, indicating Friday?s jobs report from the government may be a good one.

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The numbers, from a private survey by payroll processor ADP, provided a glimmer of optimism about the economy the same morning the government reported the nation?s GDP contracted in the fourth quarter.

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?It feels to me that the job market is improving,? said Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody?s Analytics. ?Job growth has accelerated.?

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Job growth is now hovering at about 175,000 jobs a month, he said, which should be enough to bring the unemployment rate down every month. Zandi predicts the unemployment rate, currently at 7.8%, will fall to 7.3% by the end of the year, and will dip below 7% by this time next year.

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Although the ADP report showed weakness in the manufacturing sector, probably related to sluggish European economies, it showed growth in construction, trade and professional and business services.

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Small businesses, with one to 49 employees, provided the bulk of the hiring, ADP said. Small businesses added 115,000 jobs. Medium businesses, with 50 to 499 employees, added 79,000. Large businesses actually shed 2,000 jobs in January.

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The ADP report only tracks private-sector employment, while Friday?s jobs report also includes the government sector, which has been contracting for the better part of two years. The numbers usually provide some guidance to economists about what to expect from the national job figures, although last month, ADP showed employers had added 215,000 private-sector jobs, while the government figures showed that the private sector added just 168,000.

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Zandi was quick to emphasize the good news about the ADP report, while downplaying the surprising GDP contraction. He said that when the government revises the number, he expects it will show growth, rather than contraction, in the fourth quarter.

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?I will be surprised if we end up with negative quarter,? he said.

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Still, GDP growth will only grow 1.5% in the first quarter of this year, he said, which is not a very impressive number. That?s because a payroll tax was restored after two years, meaning consumers have less take-home pay, and probably will spend less as they adjust to their new finances.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average, on the brink of passing 14,000, was down in early market trading.

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Senate confirms Kerry nomination for State Dept.

WASHINGTON (AP) ? The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed President Barack Obama's choice of five-term Sen. John Kerry to be secretary of state, with Republicans and Democrats praising him as the ideal successor to Hillary Rodham Clinton.

The vote Tuesday was 94-3. One senator ? Kerry ? voted present and accepted congratulations from colleagues on the Senate floor. The roll call came just hours after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved the man who has led the panel for the past four years.

Kerry could be sworn in as early as Wednesday. A welcoming ceremony is planned at the State Department on Monday.

Obama tapped Kerry, 69, the son of a diplomat, decorated Vietnam veteran and 2004 Democratic presidential candidate, to succeed Clinton, who is stepping down after four years. The Massachusetts Democrat, who had pined for the job but was passed over in 2009, has served as Obama's unofficial envoy, smoothing fractious ties with Afghanistan and Pakistan.

"Sen. Kerry will need no introduction to the world's political and military leaders and will begin Day One fully conversant not only with the intricacies of U.S. foreign policy, but able to act on a multitude of international stages," said Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., who will succeed Kerry as committee chairman.

Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee, the panel's top Republican, called Kerry "a realist" who will deal with unrest in Egypt, civil war in Syria, the threat of al-Qaida-linked groups in Africa and Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons.

Kerry, a forceful proponent of climate change legislation, also will have a say in whether the United States moves ahead on the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada, a divisive issue that has roiled environmentalists.

Voting against Kerry were three Republicans ? Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma and John Cornyn and Ted Cruz of Texas. Absent from the vote were Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and John Hoeven, R-N.D.

"Sen. Kerry has a long history of liberal positions that are not consistent with a majority of Texans," Cornyn said in a statement. The senator is up for re-election next year and could face a tea party challenge.

Kerry's smooth path to the nation's top diplomatic job stands in stark contrast to the harsher treatment for Obama's other national security nominees ? Chuck Hagel to be defense secretary and John Brennan to be CIA director.

Hagel, the former two-term Republican senator from Nebraska, faces strong opposition from some of his onetime GOP colleagues who question his support for reductions in the nuclear arsenal and cuts in defense spending. Lawmakers also have questioned whether he is sufficiently supportive of Israel and strongly opposed to any outreach to Iran.

Democrats have rallied for Hagel, and he has the announced support of at least a dozen members in advance of his confirmation hearing on Thursday. Six Republicans have said they would vote against him, with some opposing Obama's choice even before the president's announcement.

Brennan faces questions from the GOP about White House leaks of classified information and from Democrats about the administration's use of drones.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., threatened to block the nomination of both men until he gets more answers from the Obama administration about the assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.

Graham, who earlier this month signaled he would delay Brennan's pick, said in an interview Monday night with Fox News' "On the Record" the he would "absolutely" block Hagel unless Defense Secretary Leon Panetta testifies about the attack in Benghazi, Libya.

Clinton testified for more than five hours last Wednesday before the House and Senate, but that wasn't sufficient for Graham.

"Hillary Clinton got away with murder, in my view," he said. "She said they had a clear-eyed view of the threats. How could you have a clear-eyed of the threats in Benghazi when you didn't know about the ambassador's cable coming back from Libya?"

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin, D-Mich., told reporters Tuesday that a hearing with Panetta on Libya is planned though the date is uncertain. Graham welcomed that news and said he would not thwart a committee vote on the nomination.

"Happy as a clam. News to me," said Graham, who met with Hagel for 20 minutes on Tuesday.

Pentagon spokesman George Little said Panetta had not responded yet to the request but that the department has been forthcoming with information. He insisted that the Hagel confirmation process move as quickly as possible.

Two former chairmen of the committee ? Democrat Sam Nunn of Georgia and Republican John Warner of Virginia ? plan to introduce Hagel, according to officials close to the confirmation process. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the committee has not formally made an announcement.

As a White House emissary, Kerry has tamped down diplomatic fires for Obama. He also has stepped ahead of the administration on a handful of crises. He joined Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., as an early proponent of a more aggressive policy toward Libya, pushing for using military forces to impose a "no-fly zone" over Libya as Moammar Gadhafi's forces killed rebels and other citizens. He was one of the early voices calling for Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to step down as revolution roiled the nation two years ago.

During his tenure, Kerry has pushed for reducing the number of nuclear weapons, shepherding a U.S.-Russia treaty through the Senate in December 2010, and has cast climate change as a national security threat, joining forces with Republicans on legislation that faced too many obstacles to win congressional passage.

He has led delegations to Syria and met a few times with President Bashar Assad, now a pariah in U.S. eyes after months of civil war and bloodshed as the government looks to put down a people's rebellion. Figuring out an end-game for the Middle East country would demand all of Kerry's skills.

The selection of Kerry closes a political circle with Obama. In 2004, it was White House hopeful Kerry who asked a largely unknown Illinois state senator to deliver the keynote address at the Democratic convention in Boston, handing the national stage to Obama. Kerry lost that election to President George W. Bush. Four years later, Obama was the White House hopeful who succeeded where Kerry had failed.

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[unable to retrieve full-text content]?The Week? highlights recent developments in health and science news and glances at what?s ahead. In this column: sleep in older people, the avian flu virus and a popular conference.

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Grizzlies rally from 17 down to beat 76ers 103-100

Memphis Grizzlies' Jerryd Bayless (7) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers' Nick Young (1), Spencer Hawes, obscured, Jrue Holiday (11), Thaddeus Young (21) and Evan Turner (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Memphis Grizzlies' Jerryd Bayless (7) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers' Nick Young (1), Spencer Hawes, obscured, Jrue Holiday (11), Thaddeus Young (21) and Evan Turner (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes, right, defends against Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol, of Spain, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Memphis Grizzlies' Jerryd Bayless goes up for a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay, left, drives to the basket past Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Memphis Grizzlies' Jerryd Bayless (7) goes up for a dunk past Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) ? Rudy Gay to Toronto. Rudy Gay to Boston. It's easier to count the teams who don't covet Gay.

But as long as he's still with Memphis, Gay is doing what he can to help the Grizzlies win.

Gay scored 26 points and scored the winning basket off his own rebound with 13.3 seconds left to lead Memphis to a 103-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

Gay's name is one of the hottest around in NBA trade rumors. The Grizzlies, who rallied from 17 points down to beat the Sixers, are fourth in the Western Conference and listening to offers for their leading scorer.

He showed his value down the stretch, hitting the go-ahead bucket, then sinking two free throws to seal the win.

"Whether I'm here or not, it shouldn't affect this team," Gay said. "I'm going to be a professional about it and make sure that it doesn't."

He added: "Wherever I go, I'm going to be me."

Marc Gasol scored a season-high 27 points and Jerryd Bayless had a season-high 21 to help the Grizzlies win without point guard Mike Conley. Conley sat out with a sprained left ankle suffered in Sunday's loss to New Orleans.

The Grizzlies rallied from their double-digit deficit to take control late in the fourth. Bayless missed a jumper, Gay grabbed the rebound and put Memphis up 101-100 on a bucket with 13.3 seconds left.

"When the ball's up, you've got to go it," Gay said. "I just went to go get it."

Philadelphia's Thaddeus Young missed a short attempt in front of the basket and the Grizzlies grabbed the rebound. Gay hit both attempts from the free-throw line for the three-point cushion.

Nick Young couldn't get the tying shot off at the buzzer for the Sixers.

Tied at 79-all to start the fourth, neither team could break free the rest of the quarter.

Gasol hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer for a 93-90 lead but Evan Turner came right back with a short jumper and Thaddeus Young gave the Sixers a one-point lead after Memphis was whistled for an offensive foul.

Spencer Hawes hit a jumper and Jrue Holiday followed with basket after a fortuitous bounce popped the ball straight up off the rim and through the net for a 98-95 lead. It wasn't enough. The Sixers still haven't won consecutive games since they had a three-game winning streak from Nov. 25-30.

Turner scored a season-high 27 points, Thaddeus Young had 23, and Holiday had 18 points and 10 assists.

"We're playing great," Turner said. "You think bad luck just keeps rolling? Basketball's a game of runs."

Turner said the Sixers will be better once, "the big fella comes back."

He's about ready. Andrew Bynum, their 7-foot center, has targeted a post-All-Star break return from bone bruises in his knees that have sidelined him the entire season. The former Lakers All-Star, acquired in the offseason, dunked on Sunday for the first time with Philadelphia, a "baby step," in a comeback the Sixers are counting on to lift them into the playoff race.

Bynum sprinted at shootaround for the first time, and could practice by the end of the week.

Coach Doug Collins said Bynum can't wait to play.

"I think the most important thing is he's encouraged, that he's feeling better," he said before the game. "You can always tell when guys start feeling better. When you're hurt, you don't feel like you're part of the team."

He would have helped against Memphis.

"He'll close down the middle," Turner said.

Aided by near-flawless shooting, the Sixers had their highest-scoring first quarter of the season. They made 12 of their first 14 shots, including two 3s by Nick Young, and raced to a 17-point lead. A 44-percent shooting team, the Sixers made their first seven shots and led 33-20 at the end of the quarter.

Perhaps inspired by the sharp shooting, the Grizzlies came right back with a 14 of 18 second quarter, to take a 57-54 lead at halftime. Bayless was 7 of 10 for a season-high 19 points in the half. Not his high for a half. A game.

They kept the comeback rolling in the second half and won for the fifth time in the last seven games.

"It looked like the last team that made the run, got the win," coach Lionel Hollins said. "We were the last team that made the run."

NOTES: 76ers G Jason Richardson (knee) missed his fourth straight game. ... Collins said he felt fine after leaving Saturday's game and missing practice the next day because of a sinus infection and blocked nasal passage. ... 76ers C Lavoy Allen needed stitches in his upper lip. ... Grizzlies F Zach Randolph had 12 rebounds.

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Five Best iPad Keyboards

The iPad is a great tablet for many things, but not all of us consider it a solid productivity tool. Nothing is further from the truth: you can get some real work done with the right tools, and a decent wireless keyboard or keyboard case can help. This week, we're going to take a look at five of the best iPad keyboards, based on your nominations.

Earlier in the week, we asked you to nominate the best iPad keyboards out there, whether they connect directly to the iPad, form a case around the iPad that can be used while the tablet is still inside, or an external dock and case that charges your device while you use it. You gave us a ton of great nominees, but we only have room for the top five.

Zagg Folio ($99)

The Zagg Folio is a combination keyboard, cover, and case that's slim, trim, and fits the iPad perfectly. Slide your iPad into the Folio, and anytime you need to get some work done you can set it up in moments. You can adjust the screen's angle to fit your position thanks to the built-in stand, and the built-in keyboard isn't so thick and heavy that it's a pain to carry around. The built-in battery offers months of use between charges. The keys have solid give and are comfortable to use, and there are iPad specific keys to make searching, music playback, and getting back to the home screen even easier. The keyboard is even detachable if you know you won't need it, giving you an even slimmer case.

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Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover ($99)

Perhaps the thinnest external keyboard for the iPad, the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is a combination cover, stand, and keyboard. It only protects the front of your iPad when the cover is attached, but it connects like a Smart Cover and when you're ready to use, you can take it off, prop your iPad up in it, and work on the Bluetooth keyboard without adding much thickness to the base at all. It boasts six month battery life (2 hours/day use.) Honestly, with this on your tablet, you won't notice it's there. The keyboard features iPad-specific keys for search, copy/paste, and music playback, and is even available in a few colors (white/black/red) to suit your tastes. One thing is for sure, it certainly earns its name.

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Logitech Tablet Keyboard ($69)

The Logitech Tablet Keyboard is just that?a keyboard with a protective case that doubles as an iPad stand so you can prop up your tablet while you work on the keyboard. The Tablet Keyboard has all the features the cases do: iPad-specific keys for common functions, Bluetooth connectivity, and support for landscape and portrait mode. It's a little thicker than some of the others, and eschews a rechargeable battery for four AAAs. It's just the keyboard though?no fancy case or cover with this one, and if you already have a case but want a keyboard to work with, it's a great?and more affordable?option.

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The Brydge ($130-$210)

The Brydge isn't your typical plastic or pleather iPad case. Even their entry-level case, the Brydge, is made of solid black polycarbonate, but the original product, now called the Brydge+, is made of anodized aluminum and offers serious, sturdy protection. The Brydge's clamp completely secures your iPad to the cover without damaging it. Another thing that makes the Brydge+ stand out is the fact that the case features Bluetooth speakers that pair along with the keyboard, letting you listen to music aloud. The rechargable battery will last months, but using the speakers will drain it faster. All three models feature full hinges and double as covers, and when you're ready to work you can set them up and adjust the screen angle to your liking. The polycarbonate Brydge will set you back $130, while the aluminum Brydge+ without speakers will cost $170. The full Brydge+ with speakers weighs in at a pricier $210 USD.

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ClamCase ($149-$169)

The ClamCase was announced shortly after the iPad itself was launched, and since then it's earned a real following. The ClamCase is a full-body iPad case, stand, and cover, and includes a Bluetooth keyboard with a rechargeable battery. Your iPad nestles inside the top of the ClamCase for full protection, and the polycarbonate body keeps it safe from scratches while you walk around with it. It sets up in seconds, and the hinge is completely adjustable to the way you work. The keyboard has full scissor keys, and packs 14 special function keys for common functions. Even if you don't want to use the keyboard, the hinge folds all the way back into a stand, or works in portrait mode (or hand-held) as well. The ClamCase will set you back $149 for any iPad model, but the new brushed aluminum ClamCase Pro will cost you $169 if you're interested. If you have an iPad Mini, stay tuned, there's a ClamCase model on the way for you too.

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Now that you've seen the top five, it's time to put them to a final vote to determine the winner!

This week's Honorable Mention goes out to the Apple Wireless Keyboard, not because it didn't get a bunch of nominations, but because it really wasn't the type of contender we were looking for. It can definitely make a great pair with an iPad, and works via Bluetooth. It works?but it works in that way that any Bluetooth keyboard can technically work with the iPad. Still, we want to mention it because many of you noted you already had one for your computer, and just toss that keyboard in a bag or iPad case and use it with your tablet as well.

Have something to say about one of the contenders? Want to make the case for your personal favorite, even if it wasn't included in the list? Remember, the top five are based on your most popular nominations from the call for contenders thread from earlier in the week. Make your case for your favorite?or alternative?in the discussions below.

The Hive Five is based on reader nominations. As with most Hive Five posts, if your favorite was left out, it's not because we hate it?it's because it didn't get the nominations required in the call for contenders post to make the top five. We understand it's a bit of a popularity contest, but if you have a favorite, we want to hear about it. Have a suggestion for the Hive Five? Send us an email at tips+hivefive@lifehacker.com!

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New technique sheds light on RNA

Jan. 28, 2013 ? When researchers sequence the RNA of cancer cells, they can compare it to normal cells and see where there is more RNA. That can help lead them to the gene or protein that might be triggering the cancer.

But other than spotting a few known instigators, what does it mean? Is there more RNA because it's synthesizing too quickly or because it's not degrading fast enough? What part of the biological equilibrium is off?

After more than a decade of work, researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a technique to help answer those questions.

The method involves a compound called bromouridine, which can be used to tag or label newly created RNA. Researchers apply the bromouridine for 30 minutes then isolate the RNA to see where the new RNA was made. They call this process Bru-Seq.

On the other hand, the researchers can follow up the bromouridine labeling with a rinse with the chemical uridine for different periods of time. They call this BruChase-Seq because the uridine chases away the newly made RNA so they can look at how the RNA ages over the course of one hour, two hours or six hours. In other words, is the RNA degrading like it's supposed to?

"We can see the whole pattern of all the RNA that's synthesized and all the RNA that's stable vs. degrading. We can sort it out in terms of synthesis and stability and see if a particular RNA is more stable in the cancer cell than the normal cell or if it is taking longer to degrade in the cancer cell than in the normal cell," says study author Mats Ljungman, Ph.D., associate professor of radiation oncology at the U-M Medical School.

"With our technique, we're adding 10-fold more depth to the picture of how genes are expressed," he adds.

Ljungman is part of the Cancer Center's new Translational Oncology Program, which brings together cancer researchers from across the University of Michigan to speed the translation of basic science into clinical trials and new treatment opportunities for patients.

The Cancer Center is currently using gene sequencing techniques to help match advanced cancer patients with potential clinical trial opportunities based on the make-up of their tumor.

In addition to helping with cancer sequencing, Ljungman sees potential for this new technique to help with identifying diseases such as diabetes or inflammation. In the paper describing the technique, published online in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers describe how they used it to understand an inflammatory response in cells. The researchers have also used the technique to test blood samples.

With a great deal more investigation, Ljungman envisions that one day the test could potentially be offered to people visiting their doctor as a way to monitor changes in the RNA.

"If something is significantly changed from one test to the next, it could be a red flag or an early warning sign of disease. That would be the broadest use of this technology," Ljungman says.

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group president Kevin Tsujihara named CEO

Looks like Yakko, Wakko, et al. have been overlooked for yet another executive level position at their namesake corporation. Instead, Time Warner has opted to promote Kevin Tsujihara to CEO at Warner Bros. Tsujihara, who will be replacing Barry Meyer, has been at the company since 1994. Since 2005, he's served as the president of the company's Home Entertainment Group. The transition will occur in March, leaving Meyer in the chairman role at least through the end of the year. Tsujihara, who also sits on the MPAA's board of directors, "currently oversees the company's home video, digital distribution, video games, anti-piracy and emerging technology operations," according to a press release issued by Time Warner.

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Time Warner Announces Kevin Tsujihara to Become CEO of Warner Bros.

Time Warner Inc. TWX -0.37% Chairman and CEO Jeff Bewkes and Warner Bros. Chairman and CEO Barry Meyer today announced that Kevin Tsujihara will become the next Chief Executive Officer of Warner Bros. Entertainment. Mr. Tsujihara will become CEO beginning March 1, 2013, succeeding Mr. Meyer, who will remain as Chairman through 2013.

In making the announcement Mr. Bewkes said, "Kevin is one of the most effective and respected executives within Time Warner, and the right leader to ensure Warner Bros.' preeminence into the future. He brings the perfect combination of strategic thinking, financial discipline, digital vision, and management style to build on Warner Bros.' track record of success under Barry Meyer."

Mr. Meyer added, "In working with Kevin for nearly 20 years, I've come to know and value a talented executive with a passion for this company and its people. He has skillfully guided one of the most complex businesses at Warner Bros. during a time of transition in the home entertainment sector, and has a deep appreciation and respect for the films and TV shows we create. Kevin has a rare combination of extraordinary business acumen and a love for the art of storytelling, and I'm confident he will be a great leader for Warner Bros."

Over the next several months, Mr. Meyer and Mr. Tsujihara will work together with other members of Warner Bros. senior executive team, including Warner Bros. Television President Bruce Rosenblum and Warner Bros. Pictures President Jeff Robinov, to ensure an orderly transition.

As President of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group since 2005, Mr. Tsujihara currently oversees the company's home video, digital distribution, videogames, anti-piracy, and emerging technology operations.

Mr. Tsujihara said, "It is an honor to have the opportunity to lead this storied business. We're at a pivotal moment in the histories of Hollywood and entertainment: technology is changing the canvas we use to create theatrical releases; home entertainment is rapidly evolving; and the definition of television now includes viewing across a wide range of devices and services. But in my mind one thing remains clear and constant: Warner Bros.' unmatched ability to tell stories that inspire, educate, and entertain global audiences. We are extremely fortunate to have strong relationships with some of the industry's most gifted talent and together we will continue to use those relationships, our scale, and our passion to build on Warner Bros. great legacy."

Mr. Tsujihara joined Warner Bros. in 1994 as Director, Special Projects, Finance to assist in the management of the company's interest in Six Flags. Across his nearly two decades with the company he has served as Executive Vice President, Corporate Business Development & Strategy, Warner Bros. Entertainment and, Executive Vice President, New Media, responsible for the oversight of all Warner Bros.' new media endeavors.

Mr. Tsujihara received his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Southern California and his MBA from Stanford University. He sits on the Board of Directors for the MPAA, City Year Los Angeles, an education focused, nonprofit organization, the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, Kabam, the Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation, and the Entertainment Software Association.

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Time Warner Inc., a global leader in media and entertainment with businesses in television networks, film and TV entertainment and publishing, uses its industry-leading operating scale and brands to create, package and deliver high-quality content worldwide through multiple distribution outlets.

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In breast cancer metastasis, researchers identify possible drug target

Jan. 27, 2013 ? The spread of breast cancer to distant organs within the body, an event that often leads to death, appears in many cases to involve the loss of a key protein, according to UC San Francisco researchers, whose new discoveries point to possible targets for therapy.

In the January 27, 2013 online edition of Nature Cell Biology, UCSF scientists describe for the first time how the protein, known as GATA3 -- which is abnormal or absent in many cases of human breast cancer -- normally acts downstream in biochemical pathways to prevent the distant spread of cancer, an event called metastasis.

The discovery points to a biochemical control point that simultaneously holds in check several key events required for tumor cells to successfully spread.

"When GATA3 is present, it turns off many genes that are active in metastasis," said Zena Werb, PhD, a UCSF professor of anatomy who led the research. "We now have identified the molecular mechanisms involved."

The key finding of the new study is that GATA3 acts downstream biochemically to activate a molecule -- obscure until now -- called microRNA29b. MicroRNA29b in turn stops protein production from other genes that play vital roles in metastasis.

The absence or loss of GATA3 can free cancerous cells to break free from their defined roles and tethers within a tumor, to move away from the tumor mass, to induce cancer-promoting inflammation, and to stimulate the development of new blood vessels that can help spreading cancerous cells regrow as tumors in new locations.

"People knew that some of these genes were turned on in some cancers, but they did not know they were turned on because GATA3 and microRNA29b were turned off," Werb said. "If you have 20 genes that are becoming less active all at once due to microRNA29b, it could have a profound effect."

Working with mice, the researchers found that restoring microRNA29b to one of the most deadly types of breast cancer stopped metastasis. But the researchers also found that if they knocked out the microRNA29b, tumors spread even in the presence of GATA3, suggesting that microRNA29b can be the driver of metastasis.

In the mouse models of breast cancer studied by Werb's team, GATA3 normally restrains cancerous cells from breaking away from the main tumor and migrating to other organs.

It might be possible, Werb said, to develop drugs that inhibit breast cancer metastasis by re-activating these controls in cancerous cells that have lost the normal protein.

Many researchers who study early stages of cancer focus on abnormal genes and proteins that cause cells to expand their numbers rapidly, a hallmark of cancer.

However, the ability to spread to distant places and to eventually cause lethal complications requires not only cell division and tumor growth, but also changes in how the cancerous cell negotiates with its surroundings. This relationship must be altered to permit cancer to spread, according to earlier research findings by Werb and others.

"Many of the key processes in cancer that GATA3 suppresses take place outside the cell, in the surrounding environment," she said.

GATA3 is a master control for luminal cells, which line the milk-carrying ducts of the breast. In essence, GATA3 dictates the defining characteristics of a normal breast cell, Werb said.

Luminal breast cancers are the most common form of the disease, and the hormones estrogen and progesterone drive their growth. Loss of the normal GATA3 protein as luminal breast cancers evolve is associated with a greater risk of death, Werb said, and occurs in roughly 10 percent of luminal breast cancer cases.

But, along with many other proteins, GATA3 also is absent in "triple negative," breast cancers, which are more often fatal. Triple negative breast cancers, which disproportionately affect black women and younger women, do not depend on the hormones, nor do they require a third growth factor, called HER2.

Triple negative breast cancers, which account for roughly one-in-five breast cancers, have been more difficult to target successfully with newer treatments.

"The targeting we would like to do is to give back microRNA29b specifically to breast tumor cells to prevent metastasis," Werb said.

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NYC apartment for $95M, with $60K in monthly fees

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As apartments go, it's a palace, with 15 rooms, five of which have 18th-floor views of Central Park. At $95 million, you'd think it would come with a doorman too. But at high-end buildings in New York, basics like a doorman and a super come extra -- as much as $60,000 extra.

The high cost of Manhattan real-estate is usually measured by the sales price. But for many buyers, it's the maintenance fees that break the bank.

Monthly maintenance fees in Manhattan have soared to an average of $1.70 per square foot, meaning that a 1,200 square foot condo will cost you $2,000 a month in maintenance fees, on top of your mortgage, utilities and (usually) property taxes.

Maintenance fees have continued to climb throughout the recession even as prices dipped. Average maintenance fees have risen 30 percent since 2008, according to Jonathan Miller at Miller Samuel, the New York appraisal firm. That's more than twice the rate of overall inflation.

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The increase has been driven mostly by higher costs of building insurance, underlying mortgages, fuel and building staff, like doormen and supers.

But Miller said high maintenance fees can derail a deal or cause even wealthy buyers to sell if the fees get too high.

He said that some of the newer developments that came with high prices and high maintenance fees were forced to reduce their prices when buyers balked at the high monthly payments.

"There was an assumption during the boom that the wealthy didn't care about maintenance and you could saddle an apartment with high fees and not have an impact," he said. "That turned out not to be true. There is an inverse relationship between carrying costs and market value."

Still, some rare apartments have both sky-high prices tags and high maintenance fees. The 18th floor of the Sherry-Netherland, currently on the market for $95 million, has monthly maintenance fees of $60,000.?

More from CNBC: America's Most Expensive Homes

The apartment is part of the hotel, so the fees include twice-daily maid service, spa services and other ultra-plush amenities.?

But the apartment is proof that some of New York's wealthy are still willing to pay more in monthly maintenance fees than some Americans pay for their house. We'll see, of course, whether the apartment sells at its price.

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Technosoft Consulting | Budi Luhur Career Center

Established in 1996, Technosoft is the leading cloud business solution provider for medium to large business. We have delivered over 12 years successful business solutions for more than 100? clients in more than 20 industries and 10 countries, by designing, implementing and managing technology solution that power and empower their business.
Technosoft is Microsoft Gold Certified Partners since 2005 and continuingly expanding its consulting/software developer professional team with self-motivated, hard-working and eager to advance individuals to fill in various positions in the organizations.
We are continuing looking for professionals to fill various positions in our company. Currently we have an opening for the following position:

Technical Consultant (.Net Programmer)
Requirements
?Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor?s Degree, Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.
?Required skill(s): vb net, C#, SQL
?At least 2 ? 3 years working experience in the IT industry in similar roles. Strong technical knowledge and experience in web-based development using .NET based language.
?Willing to travel locally and overseas.
?Attractive salary, THR, insurance package for self & family, project bonuses and travel allowances
?Work location is in Jakarta Barat
?5 Full-Time positions available.

Functional Consultant
Requirements :
?Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor?s Degree, Computer Science/Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Business Management with GPA at least 2.7
?At least 2 ? 3 years experience as consultant, with 1 year experience in implement ERP system or CRM is a must.
?Must have good communication skills
?Must be hard working, independent, and willing to work overtime
?Willing to travel locally and overseas.
?Attractive salary, THR, insurance package for self & family, project bonuses and travel allowances
?Work location is in Jakarta Barat
?5 Full-Time positions available.

CRM Functional Consultant
Requirements :
?Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor?s Degree Computer Science/Information Technology or Equivalent
?Have an indepth understanding of the functions of Dynamics CRM
?Previously taken on a functional role in medium or large scale ERP/Dynamics CRM projects including full lifecycle in application development, business consultancy, or pre-sales support
?Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills in Bahasa or English
?At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position
?No restrictions to travel locally or overseas
?Full-Time position(s) available.

Project Delivery Manager
Responsibilities:
?Ensure overall project delivery and service level agreement are met through operational execution and quality assurance within agreed cost, time and other constraints.
?Monitor and review actual end-to-end project deliverables against target and undertake remedial actions
?Support Project Manager to conduct thorough user testing of application prior to implement at customer site, based on detail functional & testing requirements as established by the blue print of the project
?Build and motivate the team.
?Support, provide problem resolution and achieving productivity improvement targets
?Collaborate with Sales team to drive Project Delivery initiatives

Requirements:
?Degree/Diploma in IT or other related discipline
?Minimum 5 years of experience in medium or large scale ERP/CRM Projects including full lifecycle in application development, business consultancy, pre-sales support or technical architecture
?Excellent interpersonal skills and able to maintain strong rapport with key technical personnel of clients
?Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills in Bahasa or English
?Attractive salary, THR, insurance package for self & family, project bonuses and travel allowances.
?No restrictions to travel locally or overseas
?Work location is in Jakarta Barat

Sales Manager
Responsibilities:
?Work closely with the General Manager or Managing Director to sell ERP and CRM solutions as well as consulting services included implementation, development/customization, support and maintenance to mid-enterprise customers locally or overseas.
?Effective information gathering, product evaluation and conceptualising, designing and validating technology or architecture to ensure solutions delivered are technically sound and conform to leading edge industry standards.
?Conduct high quality pre-sales presentation and demonstration, perform RFP analysis and prepare winning proposals (work closely with pre sales consultant).
?Prepare sales plan and strategies under the assigned target.
?Develop good working relationships with clients, business partners and other units.

Requirements:
?Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor?s Degree, any field.
?Required language(s): English, Bahasa Indonesia.
?At least 8 year(s) of working experience is required for this position.
?Prior exp in dealing with any ERP software packages a must.
?Willing and no restriction to travel locally or overseas.
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Magnitsky's mother thanks Obama for legislation

MOSCOW (AP) ? The mother of a whistle-blowing Russian lawyer who died in prison is thanking President Barack Obama for a U.S. law targeting Russian officials deemed to be human rights violators involved in her son's death.

Sergei Magnitsky died in jail of untreated pancreatitis in 2009 after accusing Russian officials of stealing $230 from the state. The case has angered both Russian activists and the West, and in December, the U.S. Congress passed legislation in Magnitsky's name, calling for sanctions against officials deemed to be connected with human rights abuses.

Natalya Magnitskaya said Thursday she is grateful to Obama for facilitating the adoption of the bill saying that it "will somehow keep my son's memory."

She also criticized Moscow's decision to bar Americans from adopting Russian children in retaliation.

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Consider a Real Estate Practice | Private Practice

Real Estate or Property law covers a lot of ground and often overlaps with Contract Law.? It is regulated by federal and state statutes, as well as common law and encompasses more than just land and structures on that land.? It can also involve interests people may have in the land, the air above the land, drilling rights, or rights to live on the property.

While primarily a transactional field, there may be occasions when a real estate attorney may appear in court to handle zoning disputes or to represent a client threatened with foreclosure, for example.? Of course, attorneys in this field also deal with related issues like landlord-tenant issues, title issues, home loans and foreclosures and more.? It is a very complex area further complicated by inconsistent laws throughout cities and states.

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Jobless claims fall to five-year low; job market healing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell to its lowest since the early days of the 2007-09 recession, a hopeful sign for the sluggish labor market.

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 330,000, the lowest level since January 2008, the Labor Department said on Thursday.

"The economy's doing better," said Michael Strauss, an economist at Commonfund in Wilton, Connecticut.

Analysts polled by Reuters had expected claims to rise to 355,000 last week.

Economists have cautioned about reading too deeply into this month's figures, as claims tend to be volatile around this time of the year. This is because of large swings in the model used by the department to iron out seasonal fluctuations.

A measure of labor market trends nonetheless pointed to an improvement in the labor market's health. The four-week moving average for new claims fell 8,250 to 351,750, the lowest since March 2008.

U.S. Treasury debt prices pared gains after the data, while the dollar extended gains versus the yen. U.S. stock futures were lower on disappointment over Apple's earnings.

Claims have now fallen for two straight weeks, suggesting employers do not yet see tax hikes enacted this month as a big threat to consumer demand.

A Labor Department analyst said claims data were estimated for three states last week, but there was nothing unusual in the state level data.

Claims are now at roughly the same level they were in much of 2006 and 2007. Claims started trending higher around December 2007, the month that the country's recession began.

However, while employers have pulled back on layoffs, they have only added jobs to the economy at a lackluster pace.

"The jobs market is just treading water at this point," Stephen Stanley, an economist at Pierpont Securities in Stamford, Connecticut.

Analysts polled by Reuters expect an employment report due on February 1 will show 165,000 jobs were added to payrolls this month, up from 155,000 new positions in December. The unemployment rate is expected to hold steady at 7.8 percent.

Job gains averaged 153,000 jobs per month in 2012, little changed from 2011. The sluggish labor market and subdued inflation pressures appear likely to keep the Federal Reserve on its ultra easy monetary policy course.

The claims report showed the number of people still receiving benefits under regular state programs after an initial week of aid dropped 71,000 to 3.16 million in the week ended January 12.

(Additional reporting by Richard Leong in New York; Editing by Andrea Ricci)

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New Construction In One of South Tampa's Most Desirable ...

South Tampa Realtor, Rae Catanese, and luxury new?home builder?Bayfair Homes, jointly come together to present: A gorgeous, elegant, corner lot situated in Beach Park, one of South Tampa's most desirable neighborhoods!

When a family friend of 30 years decided she wanted to sell her South Tampa Beach Park 1950's home, we came to the conclusion that marketing the property as a new construction home would draw the largest audience for this location where million dollar homes surround the property. But, there was one catch. The owner has a magnificent Grand Live Oak tree in the front yard which could be a challenge when designing a large luxury home.

At first, Rae began contacting her list of South Tampa custom home builders to see if they were interested in looking at the site. Many wanted to know about the tree and if it could be taken down, but when she spoke with David Seidenberg of Bayfair Properties LLC, a South Tampa custom home builder since 1989, he wanted to explore the options of what this magnificent tree could offer a homeowner. David's first words were, "What a spectacular tree! This could be the largest tree in all of Beach Park!"? He saw the opportunity to save this historical tree, and we all agreed it would provide an added benefit to a new homeowner. The tree provides an umbrella shade where a family can gather to enjoy sipping ice tea on a hot summer's day, host elegant parties under the moonlight or build a play area for kids in pure nature. To top it off, the landscaping opportunities are infinite!

Not knowing what could be done with the tree, Seidenberg suggested they meet with the City of Tampa Arborist, David Reilly. Reilly determined the oak was a protected tree and that even if the seller received authorization from the City of Tampa to take down the tree, there would be a two-year moratorium put on the construction of a new house. The solution was to trim several of the limbs to preserve the integrity of the tree, while still making it possible to build a large home.

For any property to be considered truly luxurious, man-made architecture and Mother Nature created elements must come together in unison and harmony to create a perfect balance. Well, this one has both. This exceptional residence is surrounded by a protected, magnificent Grand Live Oak Tree creating an outstanding setting from every angle, while providing the ultimate in privacy and luxury.

From the moment you enter the residence through the impressive front door, you are surrounded by the highest quality craftsmanship, materials and amenities, all working together to create an atmosphere of pure elegance and balance.

Downstairs will feature a great open room floor plan; 10' ceilings with 5 ?" crown molding; formal foyer and dining area, study, and a 23?12 paved outdoor entertaining space with gas piping for your outdoor grill. The sunroom takes advantage of the property's majestic oak tree, creating the perfect environment for a yoga lounge, or a personal peaceful retreat. You'll be able to choose everything from hardwood flooring, to granite counters in all rooms. ?

The kitchen features all Stainless Steel GE Profile^TM ENERGY STAR? appliance package, including an 18,000 BTU dual-flame stacked burner gas stove with convection oven, a GE Profile Advantium? Convection Microwave, and a GE Profile^TM ENERGY STAR? 23.2 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side refrigerator with Integrated Dispenser. There is a choice of stained maple 42" cabinets from several designs which feature soft close drawers and a light valence.

Upstairs?you'll?find 4 generous sized bedrooms, a loft, and 3 full baths. Master bath has dual vanity sinks, garden tub and separate shower with Listello tile accents, and his and hers walk-in closets. There is also a large bonus room located above the 2 car garage, perfect for a children's playroom, craft room, sports room or even a spacious office.

Three 14 Seer AC units, tankless water heater, Low E Impact windows, and R30 insulation will save on all your electric and insurance costs. This large corner lot allows for a side entry garage with paver driveway, and leaves plenty of room for an optional pool for those hot summery days.

For more information on purchasing the lot, or building a new home, contact Rae Catanese

About The Listing Agent

Tampa Bay's own, Rae Catanese regularly gives expert advice and insider tips about the Tampa Bay real estate market. Since 2006, the Tampa Real Estate Insider blog has offered home buyers, sellers and those relocating to Tampa Bay with in-depth analysis of hot topics and latest real estate trends. She specializes in Listing Short Sales, Foreclosures and Bank Owned Homes for sale. Buyer and Listing Agent in St. Pete, Tampa and Clearwater. Contact Rae Today:

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